Shelbyville Senior High School is a public high school located in Shelbyville, Indiana, United States. It is managed by Shelbyville Central Schools.
Serving 1,093 students in grades 9-12, Shelbyville Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelbyville Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shelbyville Sr High School's student population of 1,093 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,093 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Shelbyville Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville Sr High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelbyville Sr High School's ranking?
Shelbyville Sr High School is ranked #650 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shelbyville Sr High School often compared to?
Shelbyville Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelbyville Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Shelbyville Sr High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shelbyville Sr High School?
1,093 students attend Shelbyville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Shelbyville Sr High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelbyville Sr High School?
Shelbyville Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelbyville Sr High School offer ?
Shelbyville Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelbyville Sr High School part of?
Shelbyville Sr High School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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